Serious allegations of tender manipulation have surfaced against the firm awarded operation contract for Rajkiya Inter College’s (GIC) Multi Sports Complex, built at ₹20 crore under Jhansi Smart City Limited. Complainant Dinesh Kumar has accused Atul Gram Vikas Sansthan Private Limited of forging coach/trainer documents to secure the lucrative tender, prompting immediate investigation.
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The state-of-the-art Multi Sports Complex at Government Inter College, featuring athletic track and field facilities, became operational last year after tender award. IGRAS complaint reveals the winning firm allegedly misused personal documents of multiple sports trainers, falsely claiming two-year institutional affiliation as required by tender conditions.
Smart City CEO Rahul Kumar Yadav confirmed receipt of complaint and issuance of show-cause notice to Atul Gram Vikas Sansthan Private Limited. “Action will follow as per tender norms once response received,” he stated, emphasizing strict compliance verification.
Forged Experience Certificates Exposed
Dinesh Kumar’s detailed IGRAS petition accuses the firm of:
- Document forgery: Using his and two others’ personal certificates
- False employment claims: Showing complainants as private school coaches
- Tender condition violation: Required 2-year institutional service proof
The complainant, serving in government institution elsewhere, discovered misuse when verifying school-issued experience certificates. He demands immediate tender cancellation, blacklisting, and full investigation into procurement irregularities.
Tender Eligibility Loopholes Questioned
Jhansi Smart City RFP mandated detailed coach/trainer credentials for 10-year operation contract. Documents required proof of continuous institutional service, technical qualifications, and sports academy experience. Alleged manipulations bypassed these safeguards, raising concerns over broader procurement oversight in Smart City projects.
Investigation focuses on:
- Certificate authenticity from issuing schools
- Complainants’ actual employment verification
- Tender evaluation committee diligence
- Financial bid manipulation possibilities
Smart City Response and Next Steps
ACEO Rahul Kumar Yadav confirmed procedural compliance: notice issued, firm response awaited, technical verification underway. Potential consequences include:
- Tender cancellation
- Contract termination
- Blacklisting from future bids
- Recovery of wrongful gains
- Criminal fraud referral
The ₹20 crore facility represents significant public investment—athletic track, field events arena, modern equipment—making operational integrity critical for community sports development.
Broader Implications for Public Tenders
This case highlights recurring tender manipulation tactics in government contracts:
- Fake experience certificates
- Ghost employee declarations
- Document photo editing
- Multiple identity usage
Jhansi joins recent UP scandals—Gonda Co-op Bank ₹21.47 cr fraud, SBI Varanasi pension scam—exposing systemic procurement vulnerabilities. IGRAS portal effectiveness demonstrated through rapid Smart City response.
Sports complex operations continue uninterrupted pending investigation outcome. Dinesh Kumar demands priority resolution to protect public sports infrastructure investment and prevent similar tender frauds across UP Smart City projects.
About the author – Rehan Khan is a law student and legal journalist with a keen interest in cybercrime, digital fraud, and emerging technology laws. He writes on the intersection of law, cybersecurity, and online safety, focusing on developments that impact individuals and institutions in India.
